Medical Assistant

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

On-site gym access

Nutrition coaching and classes

Mindfulness resources

Job summary

Presbyterian Medical Group Gastroenterology is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant I or II to join our outpatient specialty team in Rio Rancho, NM. The role supports gastroenterology providers and offers a career ladder with training and advancement opportunities.

We provide tuition reimbursement, safety initiatives, lead role opportunities, malpractice coverage, and loan forgiveness programs. The position emphasizes patient-centered care in a collaborative setting and uses EPIC charting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months MA experience or completion of MA/Nursing Assistant program required.
• BLS certification required; MA Advanced Skills Training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for rooming and exam.
• Assist with medications and immunizations.
• Perform suture/staple removal and dressing changes.
• Collect and prepare lab specimens.
• Provide patient education.
• Set up aseptic and sterile procedures.
• Assist with office-based procedures and basic foot care.
• Support care team to meet clinic needs.
• May perform scribe duties after PMG scribe training.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical procedures

Medication administration

Teamwork

Scribing (training)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program

BLS certification

Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training (within 90 days)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Location Address:3715 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124-2086Compensation Pay Range:Minimum Offer $0.00 Maximum Offer $0.00Summary:Presbyterian Medical Group Gastroenterology is seeking a compassionate and motivated Medical Assistant I or Medical Assistant II to join our outpatient specialty team. In this role, you will support gastroenterology providers while helping deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative clinical environment.This position offers a career ladder, allowing candidates to be considered for either the Medical Assistant I or Medical Assistant II level based on experience, education, and qualifications. Medical Assistant I employees have the opportunity to advance to Medical Assistant II through completion of required training and competency requirements.How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)• Malpractice liability insurance• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department• EPIC electronic charting systemType of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 1.00 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Days (United States of America)Responsibilities:*Responsible for performing medical assistant procedures after completion of competency within organizations MA scope of work, under the supervision of a provider and PHS policy.*Prepares patient for rooming and exam*Prepares and administers medications and immunizations*Suture/Staple removal and dressing changes*Collects and prepares laboratory specimens*Provides basic education to patients*Sets up aseptic and sterile procedures*Performs office-based procedures*Performs basic foot care*Assists with additional procedures as determined by provider*Participates in the orientation of new hire MAs*May perform regulatory audits*Assists with visit closure*Participates with care team to meet patient care and clinic needs.*May perform scribe duties after completing PMG scribe trainingQualifications:*High school diploma or equivalent required*Six months of MA experience or successful completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program from an accredited school required*Successful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 90 days of hire*BLS (AHA, Red Cross or ASHI Healthcare Provider) required*Maintains current certifications in required emergency response trainings (i.e. BLS)*Completes all Organizational, Department of Nursing and Department-Specific competency training/requirements within specified timeframe.We're all about well-being, starting with yours.Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.Learn more about our employee benefits.About Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesPresbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.Compensation DisclaimerThe compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services